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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LX05 OBFMOT history

LX05 OBF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LX05 OBF blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,957 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX05 OBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX05 OBF was last recorded at 99,957 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,692 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,265 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,957 miles
  • 2025 – 97,692 miles
  • 2024 – 94,197 miles
  • 2023 – 91,573 miles
  • 2022 – 88,517 miles
  • 2021 – 84,355 miles
  • 2020 – 80,948 miles
  • 2019 – 76,793 miles
  • 2018 – 71,392 miles
  • 2017 – 64,722 miles
  • 2016 – 58,913 miles
  • 2015 – 53,158 miles
  • 2014 – 49,533 miles
  • 2013 – 44,912 miles
  • 2012 – 40,630 miles
  • 2011 – 32,683 miles
  • 2010 – 28,382 miles
  • 2009 – 23,570 miles
  • 2008 – 16,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,957 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged just acceptable (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear swivel (in hub knuckle) and noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (Just acceptable)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,957 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    825542991852
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged just acceptable (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear swivel (in hub knuckle) and noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,957 miles (+2,265)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    194084030339
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged just acceptable (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear swivel (in hub knuckle) and noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,692 miles (+58)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,692 miles
    Test number
    387903386391
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (Just acceptable) (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail97,634 miles (+3,437)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    833321276742
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fully reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (Just acceptable) (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass94,197 miles (+2,624)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    244739157945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe at flexi joint is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe by flexi joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread losing it reflectiveness (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRearmost/boot seat bases missing

  6. Pass91,573 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    819292111705
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,517 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    661480688881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,355 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    775508468190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    267277397288
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail80,948 miles (+4,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    251212865691
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass76,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    523440747297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail76,793 miles (+5,401)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    187723776394
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass71,392 miles (+6,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    422557848333
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but still visible (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass64,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    244589840026
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear facing

  15. Fail64,722 miles (+5,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    543236171167
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear facing

  16. Pass58,913 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    859550763994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,158 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    249180685418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,533 miles (+4,621)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    528048944192
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken however system is still adequately supported.

  19. Pass44,912 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    246339343434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,630 miles (+7,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    147611262116
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass32,683 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,683 miles
    Test number
    146343941162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,382 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    214408960118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,570 miles (+6,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    223414379494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass16,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,752 miles
    Test number
    482600278038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX05 OBF

Does LX05 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX05 OBF is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX05 OBF?
The MOT on LX05 OBF is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX05 OBF done?
LX05 OBF was recorded at 99,957 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has LX05 OBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX05 OBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX05 OBF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX05 OBF find?
LX05 OBF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged just acceptable, and 9 more.

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